Jeffrey Kuhnz

On Saturday, July 30, 2022, we lost a special man. Jeffrey Kuhnz (Jeff, Duff, Bumpa Duffy) left his earthly home for heaven to see the face of God and his loved ones waiting for him, especially his parents Bob and Betty Kuhnz, and infant daughter Jennifer. We have missed Jeff for awhile now due to dementia. Born on September 28, 1950, in Fond du Lac, WI, he grew up in a “Leave it to Beaver” home on 14th Street, with his only brother and best friend, Jerry, where he made lifelong friends. Jeff was a proud graduate of L.P. Goodrich High School, Class of 1969, and attended UW-Fond du Lac and UW-Oshkosh. He began his working career at Mercury Marine and ended at Action Printing after 30+ years, where he made many more special friends. Jeff married Cheryl Golichnik (whose high school graduation picture he carried in his wallet to this day) on September 20, 1975, at St. Patrick’s Church. Over the years, he played baseball, softball, golf, bowled and coached his kids sports. He was a Brewer, Badger and Packer fan and served as Walleye Weekend Co-Chair 1986-1987. Jeff was known to “occasionally” exaggerate and was first in line if anyone mentioned a get-together or party! He would even invite people over for dinner – and then tell Cheryl! “We can just throw some pork chops on the grill!”. He could talk to anyone and just enjoyed being around people. He was immensely proud of his family (as I’m sure if you ever talked to him at all, he let you know!). He looked forward to card games with his buddies, Fat Joes Tuesday “meetings” and golf league. Jeff is survived by his wife Cheryl, son Brian (Dawn) and their girls Anna and Addison, Julie (Nick) Rusch and their children Lilly and Henry, Daniel (Sarah) and their children Hayden, Hadley, Dawson and Leelah; his brother Jerry (Mary) Kuhnz, his father and mother-in-law Joe and Marilyn Golichnik; his brothers and sisters-in-law: Kate (Gary) Flohr, Mimi (Jeff) Ipsen, Joe (Katie) Golichnik; nieces and nephews: Jason (Anne) Kuhnz, Heidi (Bill) Bywater, Tony (Katie) Mathos, Angie Ipsen, Amy (Jonathan) Leonard, Callie (Charles) Barfield, JT Golichnik and Patrick Golichnik. He is also survived by cousins and many very special friends. VISITATION: A Celebration of Jeff’s Life will take place from 3:00 – 6:00 PM on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac, with an informal farewell address by family members at 6:00 PM. PLEASE – No flowers or gifts, if you wish, donations can be made to Hospice so others can benefit from their amazing care and services or to a charity of your choice. We are grateful for the Hospice Staff, especially Emily B, Jessica, Betty, Ashley, Julie and Emily for their wonderful care, support and guidance. We miss him already…Cheryl and family Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, on-line guestbook can be found at www.kurkifuneralchapel.com. 920-921-4420

Jeffrey Kuhnz

September 28, 1950 - July 30, 2022